Shareholder Activism Mid-Year 2020: North America in Review
COVID-19 has added an almost undefinable level of uncertainty to all aspects of the global economy, including activism. We entered the new year with activity… Read More
Europe’s visible shareholder activism seen as ‘tip of the iceberg’ as companies prefer behind-closed-doors engagement
Engagement between activist investors and publicly listed companies is being kept increasingly private as both sides seek to reach agreements without alarming the share-market at… Read More
European corporates increasingly vulnerable to activism – Activistmonitor panel
• No company large or small immune to activism • Governance demands provide first step to strategic change European companies that are performing… Read More
CG Scorecard – Ricoh
CG Scorecard – Ricoh Ricoh, a Tokyo-based printing products manufacturer. Member of the Ricoh San-Ai Group, a corporate group revolved around its founder Kiyoshi… Read More
Business Roundtable’s revised principles draw kudos and skepticism
New principles may dilute accountability Stepping back from Rule 14A-8 rollback would increase Roundtable’s credibility The Business Roundtable’s historic about-face on 19 August from its previous… Read More
European shareholder activism activity down amid market uncertainty and greater corporate awareness
The lower incidence of publicly visible shareholder activism in the first half of 2019 in Europe could be due to a less stable geopolitical climate,… Read More
Bayer activist Elliott could push for break-up post-Roundup settlement – sector advisers
Bayer AG activist investor Elliott Management could agitate for a break-up of the German pharmaceutical and agricultural chemicals company after litigation issues surrounding the Roundup brand… Read More
Activists to continue to target European financially healthy companies to achieve better returns
Well established brands to continue to attract activists’ interest Board and management changes remains top activist demand Activists expected to target spinoffs and break-up candidates… Read More
Calvert engages Assertio on future opioid exposure
Calvert Research and Management continues to engage with Assertio Therapeutics [NASDAQ: ASRT] about the specialty pharmaceutical company’s report on its exposure to risks related… Read More
Cation to urge removal of Crescent board chair in new letter – sources
Cation Capital will urge Crescent Point Energy [TSX: CPG] to replace its chairman of the board, and reiterate a call to appoint a permanent… Read More
